"primitive notion" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: primitive notions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} primitive notion (plural primitive notions)
  1. (philosophy) A concept that cannot be defined in terms of other concepts. Categories (topical): Philosophy Synonyms: primitive concept
    Sense id: en-primitive_notion-en-noun-kRK16vx- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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